Fitzgerald
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Fitzgerald is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Fitzgerald is an Irish surname meaning 'son of Gerald'. Gerald is a Germanic name meaning 'rule with a spear'.”. It currently ranks #2239 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1964.
What Fitzgerald Means
“Fitzgerald is an Irish surname meaning 'son of Gerald'. Gerald is a Germanic name meaning 'rule with a spear'.”
The Story of Fitzgerald
The roar of jazz clubs and the glint of a novelist's pen might inspire you, but this name carried a spear long before it held a pen.
Fitzgerald is an Irish adoption of the Norman French 'Fitz Gerard,' meaning 'son of Gerald.' Gerald itself is a Germanic name, combining 'ger' meaning spear and 'wald' meaning rule. It signifies a ruler wielding a spear, a potent image of authority. The surname spread through Ireland following the Norman invasion, becoming a prominent name across the island.
When you whisper 'Fitzgerald' into your son's ear, you're not just giving him a modern surname; you're offering the echo of a warrior's decree. It's a name that feels solid, like the weight of a well-crafted pen or the resonant strum of a jazz guitar. You can already imagine him navigating life with a keen intellect and a confident stride.
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Numerology
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Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
F. Scott Fitzgerald
American novelist and short story writer.
Ella Fitzgerald
American jazz singer, known as the 'First Lady of Song'.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#125 in 1964
Total Births
1,885
First Recorded
1919
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